Chapter 6: Getting to know you:
Ashley’s POV
I thought I had been quiet enough upstairs so that Derrick couldn’t hear, but werewolves could hear everything. Given I just heard Michaels laughing, I know derrick heard me, and Michael caught wind of it.
‘Dash can we go burry our head in the sand instead? Do we have to celebrate out on the town with Michael?’
‘Stop complaining. We are wolves not Ostriches! that Is our mate you might as well get use to him because he’s not going anywhere. His wolf agrees with me.’
I can tell she’ll be no help to me at keeping my modesty. Of all the wolves the Moon Goddess could have given me, I got the one who would rather I walk around naked than clothed. Walking downstairs, Derrick is laughing with Michael. After what happened, you’d think that Michael would be furious with his Beta for listening to his mate get off. Michael
Chapter 7: Surprise! Michael POV: I had hoped Ash’s present would be done by the time we got done with dinner, but derrick's mind linked me that it wouldn’t be done till later today. We stayed the night on the boat last night, but how will I keep her busy today. Just as I was thinking of a way to keep her busy, the silence of the new dawn was broken by Ash’s moan. I wonder what she’s dreaming about. Her heart rate is even, so I know she’s still fast asleep. Pulling the covers to look at her naked body reminded me of what we did last night. *Flashback* Soft jazz played to the hum of the water around us. The red blood moon is hovering above us. Ash looked so beautiful. I left soft kisses from her cheek down to her shoulder. I could feel the electric sparks from the mate bond pulling us to each other. Murdock is howling in my head. ‘Chill Murdock we can’t mark and mate her yet.’
Chapter 8: GoodbyeAshley’s POVMy heart was pounding in my ears. Dash was howling in betrayal.“Ash, breathe Derrick stopped Alpha. You’re going to be okay.” Jacqueline’s voice pulled me out of my pain-induced trance.Dash could sense Michael coming closer. His scent was radiating a few floors up.“Jacqueline, I need some space. I can’t look at him right now.”It took every fiber in me to stand on my own two feet. The burning in my chest didn’t dull the pain of his betrayal lingered. Looking up, I saw Michael at the top of the staircase. I didn’t entertain the idea of waiting for him to explain. Whatever he wanted to say, I didn’t want to hear it right now. I’m not sure when I decided to leave or even if it was me who decided. one minute, I was walking, trying to catch my breath, and the next, I found myself whirling around
Chapter 9: Despair Mystery Point of view: “Finally, Michael will Pay. I will take everything he holds near and dear to him and make him watch it burn to the ground. Veronica thinks I’m helping her for my revenge naive girl she is but a pawn in my plan. Disposing of her will be easy.” Folding his hands letting them rest on his chin the middle-aged man watches as video of Michael searching for Ashley plays across a wall of surveillance monitors. “Michael, you should have given me what I wanted when I asked the first time. There will be no mercy for you or your mate.” Maniacal laughter echoes through the vast historical mansion Ashley’s POV The ground faded into the black abyss. No longer did I feel the warmth and comfort of what I could only describe as heavenly. I could hear footsteps against the floor. They were loud, rushed, and uniformed, almost as if there were hundreds of
Chapter 10: An Unlikely AllyAsh POVThe cell has become too familiar. I have counted every slate of stone that makes the floor walls and ceiling. I found myself counting the times I’ve been beaten instead of days long for the sun and ash longs for the moon.‘how long has it been ash?’‘It’s been seventy-two beatings Dash I don’t know how many more I can handle. Our healing ability has been reduced to almost nothing.’‘we have to hang on just a little bit longer ash. Murdock is coming I know it our bond is weak since we haven’t made it but it’s still there...’The door swung open. I kept my gaze on the ground. I find that the beatings hurt less this way. I have become familiar with my assailant’s scents, but this one is different; I haven’t smelt it before. It smells like oranges and fresh-cut grass, unlike the usual vomit-i
Chapter 11: The winds will howlThe last thing I remember was standing before an ornate wooden door at the end of the hallway with stained glass windows. The next thing I remember, I was fighting to stay conscious. I have to get a hand on this premonition thing.“What did you see ?” the man’s voice rang in ears, his foul breathing hitting me in the face like twenty lashes. As I obtained a firm grasp on my conscious state, Dash rushed into control and, with a poetic voice, stated.“The winds will howl; the snow will bleed red a twister is coming and your house of cards will fall.”Her words sent a chill down my spine. My premonition was vivid; I was on the edge of a red-stained snow-covered battlefield—naked human bodies left in the snow. The winds were storming, and grief from those who suffered losses echoed in the air like the funeral march. I would recognize the wolf who stood in the middle of the field. The man befo
Chapter 12: StrategyThe ground disappeared from under my feet, and suddenly I went from standing in the clearing by the packhouse to darkness taking over my vision. I can feel the air whirling around me, the ground no longer beneath me. Moments later, with a hard thud, my body plummets to the ground. Varan stands above me, looking down. "My apology's Alpha, my magic reserves are fading as the equinox is only a few days away."Picking myself up and dusting off. "it's fine Varan, I understand. Did everyone else make it in one piece?""Yes, I successfully teleported all of the warriors, however teleportation doesn't agree with some of them" several nearby warriors were throwing up their dinners or dry heaving at the very least—a booming voice echoes over us."Alpha Michael, I'm glad to see you and your warriors have made it safely. Varan it's a pleasure to see you again."Varan spoke to my right, "old friend it is always a pleasur
Chapter 13: *****Murdock and Dash conversation******** 'Murdock, your so close now I can easily communicate with you,' 'We're coming for you. Hold on just awhile longer.' 'I'm trying to I promise but Ash's body is too weak our accelerated healing has slowed down to nothing. Prepare Michael that he might be pulling her dead body out of here.' 'Don't talk like that we are just outside the building hidden in plain sight. Don't let her panic or give up. I know that room is soundproof, so she won't hear us coming. Make sure she knows you guys aren't alone.' 'Keep him safe, she won't make it without him.' Ash's POV This room robs you of your sense of sound. Screams for help dissipate against the walls. My sense of smell has become numb from the metallic scent of blood that cakes the floor; most of the fresh blood is mine. Shortly after the guards brought me in here, Zade arrived; he to
Chapter 14:Michael POV:She was fragile and had been through so much, but she needs one thing that I could help her with right now.Murdock: “Mate!”Michael:”she’s in heat but we have to be gentle.”“Ash, I’m going to help you, but I have to be gentle and slow – “Her lips crashed down on mine before I could finish my warning. Her scent amplified my lust for her; the skin was radiating heat calling out to Murdock. Pulling her away at arm’s length to catch my breath.I fastened my hands on her hips, loving the way her velvety skin felt under my fingertips. Gripping her tighter, pulling her into the cradle of my body as I eased her lips open under and my tongue invaded. She’d given him permission. She didn’t care about condoms. Fuck. I could fill her up about a hundred times over. Everything he had belonged to her, especially his heart. I co
Chapter 17: The Almost Luna Michael POV The sun was setting behind the mountains as I pulled up to pick up Ash’s ring. In a few short hours, she will be my Luna. Her resilience and determination will help guide my pack. And ill finally be able to show her birthday present from last year before she got taken from me. Murdock Growled at the thought of Ash being taken from us. We are stronger with her at our side. **************15 Hours later********************* “Derrick, move it five paces to the left so the altar will be directly under the moon for the ceremony, “ I hollered from the back porch.” Jaqueline kept Ash out of my view. She acts like it is our wedding or something. She said she wanted to save Ash’s outfit a surprise. Varan had arrived late yesterday evening after I picked up the ring, saying he had a bad feeling about the ceremony tonight, and asked if he could set up some high level wards to protect the pack. “Varan, how are the wards coming along?” “ They are co
Chapter 17: The Almost LunaMichael POVThe sun was setting behind the mountains as I pulled up to pick up Ash’s ring. In a few short hours, she will be my Luna. Her resilience and determination will help guide my pack. And ill finally be able to show her birthday present from last year before she got taken from me.Murdock Growled at the thought of Ash being taken from us. We are stronger with her at our side.**************15 Hours later*********************“Derrick, move it five paces to the left so the altar will be directly under the moon for the ceremony, “ I hollered from the back porch.”Jaqueline kept Ash out of my view. She acts like it is our wedding or something. She said she wanted to save Ash’s outfit a surprise.Varan had arrived late yesterday evening after I picked up the ring, saying he had a bad feeling about the ceremony tonight, and asked if he could set up some high level ward
Chapter 16Walking into the Elder council meeting with Michaels Dirty little secret was torture. We sat at opposite ends of the conference table. Michael said it was so I couldn’t anticipate what he was going to do as he controlled the speed and intensity from his cell phone. The elders gave strange looks as normally the Alpha and Luna would sit next to each other. A brief second passed as I detailed my conversation with the Moon goddess emphasizing that she said, “beware of things that disappear in orange smoke”. A low hushed conversation spread among the table between Michael and the Elders.*Mind link*“Ash, you’re not going to like this. But do you remember what color smoke Veronica disappeared into?Michael asked me.“I didn’t go upstairs Michael I left remember. It wasn’t exactly the happiest day of my life.” To drive my point home, I made the whippdie doo motion wi
Chapter 15: Two weeks later Ash POV: “Jaqueline, its finally here. Tomorrow night I will become Michaels Luna and hopefully things will calm down a little bit.” “ Oh Ash, we both know that it wont ever calm down. This is a werewolf pack after all. “Jaqueline laughed. “you’re right and it doesn’t help my mate is clinically psychotic.” “Who are you calling Clinically Psychotic” Michael entered the room giving emphasized air quotes around the phrase “Clinically psychotic”. Wrapping my arms around Michael.” Why you of course dear Alpha”. Before I could even laugh at the face he made ; his lips were crushed against mine. “I’m stealing you away from here. Tomorrow is going to be long and eventful” Michael POV: As if a switch was flipped my future Luna went cold and limp in my arms. Pulling her to a cradled position in my arms I carefully laid her in the bed
Chapter 14:Michael POV:She was fragile and had been through so much, but she needs one thing that I could help her with right now.Murdock: “Mate!”Michael:”she’s in heat but we have to be gentle.”“Ash, I’m going to help you, but I have to be gentle and slow – “Her lips crashed down on mine before I could finish my warning. Her scent amplified my lust for her; the skin was radiating heat calling out to Murdock. Pulling her away at arm’s length to catch my breath.I fastened my hands on her hips, loving the way her velvety skin felt under my fingertips. Gripping her tighter, pulling her into the cradle of my body as I eased her lips open under and my tongue invaded. She’d given him permission. She didn’t care about condoms. Fuck. I could fill her up about a hundred times over. Everything he had belonged to her, especially his heart. I co
Chapter 13: *****Murdock and Dash conversation******** 'Murdock, your so close now I can easily communicate with you,' 'We're coming for you. Hold on just awhile longer.' 'I'm trying to I promise but Ash's body is too weak our accelerated healing has slowed down to nothing. Prepare Michael that he might be pulling her dead body out of here.' 'Don't talk like that we are just outside the building hidden in plain sight. Don't let her panic or give up. I know that room is soundproof, so she won't hear us coming. Make sure she knows you guys aren't alone.' 'Keep him safe, she won't make it without him.' Ash's POV This room robs you of your sense of sound. Screams for help dissipate against the walls. My sense of smell has become numb from the metallic scent of blood that cakes the floor; most of the fresh blood is mine. Shortly after the guards brought me in here, Zade arrived; he to
Chapter 12: StrategyThe ground disappeared from under my feet, and suddenly I went from standing in the clearing by the packhouse to darkness taking over my vision. I can feel the air whirling around me, the ground no longer beneath me. Moments later, with a hard thud, my body plummets to the ground. Varan stands above me, looking down. "My apology's Alpha, my magic reserves are fading as the equinox is only a few days away."Picking myself up and dusting off. "it's fine Varan, I understand. Did everyone else make it in one piece?""Yes, I successfully teleported all of the warriors, however teleportation doesn't agree with some of them" several nearby warriors were throwing up their dinners or dry heaving at the very least—a booming voice echoes over us."Alpha Michael, I'm glad to see you and your warriors have made it safely. Varan it's a pleasure to see you again."Varan spoke to my right, "old friend it is always a pleasur
Chapter 11: The winds will howlThe last thing I remember was standing before an ornate wooden door at the end of the hallway with stained glass windows. The next thing I remember, I was fighting to stay conscious. I have to get a hand on this premonition thing.“What did you see ?” the man’s voice rang in ears, his foul breathing hitting me in the face like twenty lashes. As I obtained a firm grasp on my conscious state, Dash rushed into control and, with a poetic voice, stated.“The winds will howl; the snow will bleed red a twister is coming and your house of cards will fall.”Her words sent a chill down my spine. My premonition was vivid; I was on the edge of a red-stained snow-covered battlefield—naked human bodies left in the snow. The winds were storming, and grief from those who suffered losses echoed in the air like the funeral march. I would recognize the wolf who stood in the middle of the field. The man befo
Chapter 10: An Unlikely AllyAsh POVThe cell has become too familiar. I have counted every slate of stone that makes the floor walls and ceiling. I found myself counting the times I’ve been beaten instead of days long for the sun and ash longs for the moon.‘how long has it been ash?’‘It’s been seventy-two beatings Dash I don’t know how many more I can handle. Our healing ability has been reduced to almost nothing.’‘we have to hang on just a little bit longer ash. Murdock is coming I know it our bond is weak since we haven’t made it but it’s still there...’The door swung open. I kept my gaze on the ground. I find that the beatings hurt less this way. I have become familiar with my assailant’s scents, but this one is different; I haven’t smelt it before. It smells like oranges and fresh-cut grass, unlike the usual vomit-i